Managing with a human touch
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhat do you do with a player whose presence not so long ago was larger than his numbers? Managers Terry Francona and Charlie Manuel are pondering that very question right now.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009Players express interleague angst
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comInterleague play is here to stay, but a majority of today's players dislike it and believe the annual NL-AL schedule needs some serious modifications.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2009Welcome to the new Moneyball
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comEveryone knows the economy could have a profound impact on baseball. But the more important question is this: Who'll be money on the field in 2009?
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009Mauer's absence a huge test for Twins
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAs they always do, the Twins deal with adversity well. But the uncertainty of when Joe Mauer will return will test their resiliency.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009Year-end awards: MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks ...
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt's time to bid farewell to another mesmerizing baseball season and hand out those annual Year in Review awards.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008Bright season for Rays suddenly a bit gloomy
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Rays' lead in the AL East is down to percentage points after the Red Sox pounded out six homers in a 13-5 clubbing of Tampa Bay on Monday.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Interleague certainly a significant part of the schedule
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe American League is again dominating the National League in interleague play. Will it mean anything once October arrives? Time will tell.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008Plenty of options for GM, managerial openings
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comNow that the Mets and the Mariners have fired a manager and a GM, respectively, who will be available after the season? Take your pick.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008Red Sox thisclose to another championship
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWith a convincing victory in Game 3, the Red Sox are closing in on their second World Series title in the past four seasons.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2007Awards, milestones, amazing feats and more
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual season-ending awards and much more.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007Epic showdowns define this storied history
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJeter vs. Schilling. Ortiz vs. Rivera. These are the duels that make Yankees-Red Sox the most magnetic rivalry in baseball.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2007Injuries, box-score lines ... and funny quotes
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom the top five injuries to the funniest quotes, Jayson Stark lets you in on the nuttiness that took place during the first half.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2007Thome is carrying a big stick
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, it's time for Jayson Stark to start doling out his annual midseason awards.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006Liriano bumps Clemens from center stage
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comRoger Clemens on Thursday reminded us of the amazing stuff he already has done while Francisco Liriano tantalized us with the amazing stuff he's about to do.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2006Beckett enjoys swinging the lumber
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Josh Beckett going yard to the White Sox showing off the leather, Jayson Stark runs down some of the more interesting happenings.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "jason terry" make the list?